Queenstown
New Zealand’s adventure sports capital is a surprisingly small town, famously the birthplace of bungy jumping, it’d be possible to spend days here hiking, biking, rafting, canyoning, zip lining or riding the luge.
However, if you’re after something less strenuous, it’s worth noting that Queenstown also has excellent vineyards and an exciting food scene. Tour nearby wineries, and enjoying the views of the Remarkables and Lake Wakatipu. It’s not a “typical” South Island town, but don’t let that get in the way of enjoying this pretty place.
Active New Zealand
Outdoor and active adventures on New Zealand's North & South Islands
New Zealand must be in contention for title of adventure travel capital of the world. The list of white-knuckle thrills you can seek out here knows no bounds. New Zealand has some of the world's best sky diving, bungee jumping, mountain biking and whitewater rafting, plus plenty of softer activities; hiking, kayaking and road biking...read more
19 days
New Zealand Lord of the Rings route
Head into Mordor, explore Isengard and chill out in Hobbiton
Queenstown Tours
Amplified New Zealand
Total Kiwi experience
16 daysFrom NZ$2,849| Queenstown, Lake Tekapo, Rotorua, Coromandel Peninsula, Kaikoura, Wanaka, Auckland, Franz Josef Glacier, Lake Taupo, Christchurch, Wellington | |
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Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Solo Travel |
Epic New Zealand
The full NZ experience
23 daysFrom NZ$4,227| Queenstown, Lake Tekapo, Rotorua, Coromandel Peninsula, Kaikoura, Wanaka, Auckland, Franz Josef Glacier, Lake Taupo, Christchurch, Wellington | |
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Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Solo Travel |
New Zealand Uncovered
Explore everything New Zealand has to offer
20 daysFrom NZ$6,174| Queenstown, Lake Tekapo, Rotorua, Coromandel Peninsula, Kaikoura, Wanaka, Auckland, Franz Josef Glacier, Lake Taupo, Christchurch, Wellington | |
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Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Solo Travel |
South Island Lick
Mountains, glaciers and the adventure capital of the world
7 daysFrom NZ$1,259| Queenstown, Lake Tekapo, Wanaka, Franz Josef Glacier, Christchurch | |
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Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Solo Travel |
Southern Pioneer
The best of New Zealand's south island
10 daysFrom NZ$3,324| Queenstown, Lake Tekapo, Wanaka, Franz Josef Glacier, Christchurch | |
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Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Mountain Biking, Active, Walking, Horseback Riding, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Solo Travel |
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